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When to Plant Pumpkin in Green Valley Lake, California (92341)

Location

Green Valley Lake, California

ZIP Code

92341

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 22, 2026

Pro Tip: Pumpkin can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita maxima
Days to Maturity 100 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 120"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Large (8-20 lbs)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

60" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

🤝 Good Companions

CornBeanMarigoldNasturtium

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Potato

Other Plants for Green Valley Lake

Growing Pumpkin in Zone 7b

Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is a popular garden vegetable. In Green Valley Lake, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Pumpkin grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.